Expect the best. Prepare for the worst

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 29th Week : Wednesday*

*Gospel : Lk 12:39-48*

*First Reading : Eph 3:2-12*

*Expect the best. Prepare for the worst*

*1) Timing of the Thief*

No one knows the time of the thief. It always remains secret.

Since the time of the thief is not know, one needs to be alert at all time 

If one is not alert then the casualties may happen 

*2) Preparing for the Worst*

The whole focus of today's reading would be summerised in one sentence. That is *Prepare for the Worst*

When some one prepares for the worst he/she can face any situation. 

When a person prepares for the worst, he/she need not worry about anything. On the contrary the person will receive the best results in life 

*3) Danger of not preparing for the Worst*

One will take things in a casual way, which will end up in failure 

Such a person will be called as unfaithful servant and useless servant 

Such a person will make others to suffer anf their life will become  worst

He will become slave of drinks, and worldly things. 

Finally he/she will suffer a lot and the person will destroy his/her own life 

*4) Ways of preparing for the Worst*

Need to be alert in life about all things that come into our life 

Need to be alert about sin and the tempter devil. Because they will attack us in a situation when we are least prepared 

Need to depend on prayer, sacramental life and other spiritual activities

Need to use the word of God and meditate on it 

Use the word of God in our day today life 

*5) Do I prepare for the Worst situation in life?*

Christian spirituality consists in preparing for the worst 

Jesus himself prepared for the Worst situation that is the death on the Cross

All those who prepared for the worst situation became great champions of faith

What about me? 

What are the areas where  I prepare? 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*